The “Black Woman’s
Hair” is under attack once again… I’m
sure by now, you have heard about the Meteorologist Rhonda Lee being fired from
her position in Shreveport, Louisiana.
After intelligently replying to a derogatory comment posted on ABC’s
Company Facebook Page, Ms. Lee was subsequently dismissed.
This is a very telling story about how “Black Women Who Are Natural” are viewed today. It’s also apparent there are “still” different
sets of rules that apply in our society to what hair styles are "deemed appropriate" for
Black Women to wear in the work environment…
I’m not being facetious about this statement, I’m merely
pointing out how this particular incident attest to what we know to be true
behind closed doors per say. And Rhonda
Lee’s wide visibility (like Hurricane Katrina) has shed light into the deeply
rooted issues of what’s suitable to wear in the workplace with Eurocentric
Standards being “The Guideline.”
Being true to yourself often times come at a price and
standing up for what you believe in doubles that value. Suggesting that one conforms to what the world
perceives to be right as it relates to beauty is demeaning to one’s spirit. It also doesn’t consider, nor honor, less known respect the ethnicity and culture of THE PEOPLE.
And to focus on what’s on top of one’s head, as opposed to what’s
underneath the hair and between the ears is insane to me… Here again, society is judging individuals by
exterior appearances and in this case, it’s “hair.” Whatever happened to being qualified, being intelligent, skilled,
or having morals and character?
Socially
Unacceptable….
I applaud Rhonda Lee for the position that she took. It never seems to amaze me that when we as “Black
Women” or “African Americans” take a stand for what “We Believe In,” we’re
ostracized, shunned, ignored and even blackballed… Not to mention being seen as aggressive and arrogant too.
Rhonda Lee exuded “strength and courage” maintaining professionalism
all while Being True to Herself. She has
also exemplified dignity and pride throughout this entire process, starting with
her decision to make the “Big Chop” to intellectually addressing a negative
comment made about her via the company’s Facebook page.
Know, this isn’t
about “Hair,” it’s about “Our Culture Identifying with Their God Self!” It’s about those of us who have chosen to “Return
to Our Natural Rootz Embracing WHO WE ARE and Celebrating Our AfriKan Heritage.”
This is not a TREND; I Strongly BELIEVE that it’s a CONSCIOUS
AWAKENING in those of us who have chosen to “Honor Our Natural Hair Texture” Pay
Tribute to Our Ancestors, but more importantly ACCEPT Who We Were NATURALLY
CREATED TO BE,” HAIR and ALL.
“No Matter What the State of Affairs Are in
One’s Life, BE True To You!”
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Thank You Rhonda Lee for Taking a Stand, Honoring Your Heritage
and Being True to Yourself. May You Be
Blessed Beyond Measures for Not Compromising the “I AM” within You.
From The Heart,
“Miss Yah-Tay”
lf you stand, you will be run over ! lf you stand up ,you will be knock down, if you can look up ,then you can get up. If you DON'T stand for who you are ,and you DON'T stand for what you believe in (You & Who you are ), then you are USELESS ! l stand for Rhonda Lee ....
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